Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

2011-06-25 Thread dlgegg
Give Woodoo some time to get over being scared.  Hunger and need for your 
companship may bring him home to you.  I once had a cat that stayed away for 6 
days.  Then she showed up at the door demanding to be let in as tho it was my 
fault she was outside.
 Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote: 
 Well, around midnight I heard my other cat meow and looked outside.  There 
 was a big yellow cat that I have seen hanging around a black cat.  And, low 
 and behold there was the black cat too!  However, if it was my VooDoo, he 
 didn't touch the food I left around front.  Tonight I will try leaving the 
 food in a more obvious place.  At least if it is him, he won't be hungry!
 
 As for trapping, I am a bit at a disadvantage.  We have a Japanese hardware 
 store in town, but I don't know if they have traps.  Since I don't speak or 
 read Japanese, it may be difficult to find.  
 
 Our base police often put out traps to catch the strays.  The problem is if I 
 ask them to help, I might be committing another kitty to a death sentence.  
 On base they put them to sleep after 72 hours.  We don't have any kind of 
 local rescue at this time.  I got some information from another base and want 
 to see if I can start some kind of foster/rescue program.  There are strays 
 here and there around the base.   Also, (I know you will all gasp) people 
 move back to the states and actually leave their babies!  So, at this point, 
 I hate to ask for traps to be put out.  Although, after another day or two 
 his wellbeing will be my first priority.
 
 Thanks again for all of your suggestions! ( I will check out the Facebook 
 groups to see if any of them are local and can help with our other issues!)
 
 Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo
 On Jun 24, 2011, at 11:16 PM, Melinda Kerr wrote:
 
  Thank you for all of the wonderful suggestions.  As it is 11:00pm here in 
  Japan, and I didn't get but a couple hours of sleep last night, I am going 
  to bed.  I've left open the door that VooDoo tried to come in last night.  
  There is a bowl of food and some water in the kitchen.  He can hide a lot 
  of different places.  Fortunately, I am able to lock off that area and keep 
  Fuji inside.  
  
  I'll keep you posted.  I am hoping that the morning brings my kitty back to 
  me!
  
  Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo
  On Jun 24, 2011, at 6:53 PM, Melinda Kerr wrote:
  
  Hello all,
  
  It is with a very heavy heart that I am asking for some positive energy 
  from this group!  My son's friend left a door open last night and my 
  little VooDoo escaped.  He is terrified of being outdoors and all attempts 
  to capture him only scared him more!  We live on a military base and there 
  are no wild animals to worry about and the speed limit on base is 
  extremely slow.  My greatest concern is that around 2:00am, he tried to 
  come home and we absolutely scared him to death trying to get him to bring 
  him inside.  (He hasn't been out since he came to us as a five week old 
  kitten)  I'm worried that he might be afraid to come home.  
  
  It breaks my heart to think of my little kissing bandit, hungry, scared 
  and alone.  He doesn't tolerate dry food well and I know some of the 
  residents where I suspect he is hiding puts it out for the few strays.  
  This is such a heavy burden for me and I am not taking it very well.  
  Please just send your positive thoughts our way.
  
  Thanks for listening.
  Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo
  
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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

2011-06-25 Thread Melinda Kerr
Poor baby!  Sending love and prayers!

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 25, 2011, at 2:16 PM, Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com wrote:

 Melinda I will be praying for VooDoo's return.
 
 My ittle Bitty is at the Vet now because I found him unable to move and
 crying. He may not make it through the night. Possble stroke, nuerological
 issue they did lots of tests. He is not in pain but his mind is not here
 either. Please pray for my lover boy he is 12.
 
 Thanks all
 
 On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 5:53 AM, Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote:
 
 Hello all,
 
 It is with a very heavy heart that I am asking for some positive energy
 from this group!  My son's friend left a door open last night and my little
 VooDoo escaped.  He is terrified of being outdoors and all attempts to
 capture him only scared him more!  We live on a military base and there are
 no wild animals to worry about and the speed limit on base is extremely
 slow.  My greatest concern is that around 2:00am, he tried to come home and
 we absolutely scared him to death trying to get him to bring him inside.
 (He hasn't been out since he came to us as a five week old kitten)  I'm
 worried that he might be afraid to come home.
 
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

2011-06-25 Thread Caspercat
Ask the base police if you can borrow one trap for your cat and learn how to
use it.  This is a better option then the base police trying to trap cats
for two reasons (1) they don't know your cat like you do so you can set up
the trap with food you cat likes and smells of home (perhaps paper towel
with your scent on it) and it can be near your door - this will result in
better success of trapping your cat (2) this avoids the base police setting
out traps for other cats.

On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 9:08 PM, Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote:

 Well, around midnight I heard my other cat meow and looked outside.  There
 was a big yellow cat that I have seen hanging around a black cat.  And, low
 and behold there was the black cat too!  However, if it was my VooDoo, he
 didn't touch the food I left around front.  Tonight I will try leaving the
 food in a more obvious place.  At least if it is him, he won't be hungry!

 As for trapping, I am a bit at a disadvantage.  We have a Japanese hardware
 store in town, but I don't know if they have traps.  Since I don't speak or
 read Japanese, it may be difficult to find.

 Our base police often put out traps to catch the strays.  The problem is if
 I ask them to help, I might be committing another kitty to a death sentence.
  On base they put them to sleep after 72 hours.  We don't have any kind of
 local rescue at this time.  I got some information from another base and
 want to see if I can start some kind of foster/rescue program.  There are
 strays here and there around the base.   Also, (I know you will all gasp)
 people move back to the states and actually leave their babies!  So, at this
 point, I hate to ask for traps to be put out.  Although, after another day
 or two his wellbeing will be my first priority.

 Thanks again for all of your suggestions! ( I will check out the Facebook
 groups to see if any of them are local and can help with our other issues!)

 Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo
  On Jun 24, 2011, at 11:16 PM, Melinda Kerr wrote:

  Thank you for all of the wonderful suggestions.  As it is 11:00pm here in
 Japan, and I didn't get but a couple hours of sleep last night, I am going
 to bed.  I've left open the door that VooDoo tried to come in last night.
  There is a bowl of food and some water in the kitchen.  He can hide a lot
 of different places.  Fortunately, I am able to lock off that area and keep
 Fuji inside.
 
  I'll keep you posted.  I am hoping that the morning brings my kitty back
 to me!
 
  Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo
  On Jun 24, 2011, at 6:53 PM, Melinda Kerr wrote:
 
  Hello all,
 
  It is with a very heavy heart that I am asking for some positive energy
 from this group!  My son's friend left a door open last night and my little
 VooDoo escaped.  He is terrified of being outdoors and all attempts to
 capture him only scared him more!  We live on a military base and there are
 no wild animals to worry about and the speed limit on base is extremely
 slow.  My greatest concern is that around 2:00am, he tried to come home and
 we absolutely scared him to death trying to get him to bring him inside.
  (He hasn't been out since he came to us as a five week old kitten)  I'm
 worried that he might be afraid to come home.
 
  It breaks my heart to think of my little kissing bandit, hungry,
 scared and alone.  He doesn't tolerate dry food well and I know some of the
 residents where I suspect he is hiding puts it out for the few strays.  This
 is such a heavy burden for me and I am not taking it very well.  Please just
 send your positive thoughts our way.
 
  Thanks for listening.
  Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

2011-06-25 Thread Lynda Wilson
Lots of good thoughts and prayers your way, Sally.  I'm so sorry!! My 
Pebbles (a tortoise shell) had the same thing happen. She was 17 1/2. I'm so 
glad though that it's not painful. That would be more devastating if it was.


May your lover boy pull through! Furry babies are the best!!
Lynda

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To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 12:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing



Melinda I will be praying for VooDoo's return.

My ittle Bitty is at the Vet now because I found him unable to move and
crying. He may not make it through the night. Possble stroke, nuerological
issue they did lots of tests. He is not in pain but his mind is not here
either. Please pray for my lover boy he is 12.

Thanks all

On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 5:53 AM, Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote:


Hello all,

It is with a very heavy heart that I am asking for some positive energy
from this group!  My son's friend left a door open last night and my 
little

VooDoo escaped.  He is terrified of being outdoors and all attempts to
capture him only scared him more!  We live on a military base and there 
are

no wild animals to worry about and the speed limit on base is extremely
slow.  My greatest concern is that around 2:00am, he tried to come home 
and

we absolutely scared him to death trying to get him to bring him inside.
 (He hasn't been out since he came to us as a five week old kitten)  I'm
worried that he might be afraid to come home.



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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

2011-06-25 Thread Lynda Wilson

LOL! Typical female!

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Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 1:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing


Give Woodoo some time to get over being scared.  Hunger and need for your 
companship may bring him home to you.  I once had a cat that stayed away 
for 6 days.  Then she showed up at the door demanding to be let in as tho 
it was my fault she was outside.

 Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote:
Well, around midnight I heard my other cat meow and looked outside. 
There was a big yellow cat that I have seen hanging around a black cat. 
And, low and behold there was the black cat too!  However, if it was my 
VooDoo, he didn't touch the food I left around front.  Tonight I will try 
leaving the food in a more obvious place.  At least if it is him, he 
won't be hungry!


As for trapping, I am a bit at a disadvantage.  We have a Japanese 
hardware store in town, but I don't know if they have traps.  Since I 
don't speak or read Japanese, it may be difficult to find.


Our base police often put out traps to catch the strays.  The problem is 
if I ask them to help, I might be committing another kitty to a death 
sentence.  On base they put them to sleep after 72 hours.  We don't have 
any kind of local rescue at this time.  I got some information from 
another base and want to see if I can start some kind of foster/rescue 
program.  There are strays here and there around the base.   Also, (I 
know you will all gasp) people move back to the states and actually leave 
their babies!  So, at this point, I hate to ask for traps to be put out. 
Although, after another day or two his wellbeing will be my first 
priority.


Thanks again for all of your suggestions! ( I will check out the Facebook 
groups to see if any of them are local and can help with our other 
issues!)


Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo
On Jun 24, 2011, at 11:16 PM, Melinda Kerr wrote:

 Thank you for all of the wonderful suggestions.  As it is 11:00pm here 
 in Japan, and I didn't get but a couple hours of sleep last night, I am 
 going to bed.  I've left open the door that VooDoo tried to come in 
 last night.  There is a bowl of food and some water in the kitchen.  He 
 can hide a lot of different places.  Fortunately, I am able to lock off 
 that area and keep Fuji inside.


 I'll keep you posted.  I am hoping that the morning brings my kitty 
 back to me!


 Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo
 On Jun 24, 2011, at 6:53 PM, Melinda Kerr wrote:

 Hello all,

 It is with a very heavy heart that I am asking for some positive 
 energy from this group!  My son's friend left a door open last night 
 and my little VooDoo escaped.  He is terrified of being outdoors and 
 all attempts to capture him only scared him more!  We live on a 
 military base and there are no wild animals to worry about and the 
 speed limit on base is extremely slow.  My greatest concern is that 
 around 2:00am, he tried to come home and we absolutely scared him to 
 death trying to get him to bring him inside.  (He hasn't been out 
 since he came to us as a five week old kitten)  I'm worried that he 
 might be afraid to come home.


 It breaks my heart to think of my little kissing bandit, hungry, 
 scared and alone.  He doesn't tolerate dry food well and I know some 
 of the residents where I suspect he is hiding puts it out for the few 
 strays.  This is such a heavy burden for me and I am not taking it 
 very well.  Please just send your positive thoughts our way.


 Thanks for listening.
 Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo

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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

2011-06-25 Thread Natalie
I am so sorry to hear about Bitty - I hope all will be well!
Natalie

On Jun 25, 2011, at 2:16 PM, Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com wrote:

 Melinda I will be praying for VooDoo's return.
 
 My ittle Bitty is at the Vet now because I found him unable to move and
 crying. He may not make it through the night. Possble stroke, nuerological
 issue they did lots of tests. He is not in pain but his mind is not here
 either. Please pray for my lover boy he is 12.
 
 Thanks all
 
 On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 5:53 AM, Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote:
 
 Hello all,
 
 It is with a very heavy heart that I am asking for some positive energy
 from this group!  My son's friend left a door open last night and my
little
 VooDoo escaped.  He is terrified of being outdoors and all attempts to
 capture him only scared him more!  We live on a military base and there
are
 no wild animals to worry about and the speed limit on base is extremely
 slow.  My greatest concern is that around 2:00am, he tried to come home
and
 we absolutely scared him to death trying to get him to bring him inside.
 (He hasn't been out since he came to us as a five week old kitten)  I'm
 worried that he might be afraid to come home.
 
 
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[Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Melinda Kerr
OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist?  After a couple 
of hours in the very hot sun, I found evidence that maybe VooDoo was alive and 
close by.  Then, I discovered that the police now have a NO trapping policy.  I 
went to my Japanese vet to see if he could find a trap.  He was going to call 
the city on Monday.  So, back to being a little stressed, feeling as though my 
best hope was gone.  

A couple of hours later, a very short, but really hard rain came and I was once 
again concerned because I thought he was hiding in a drain pipe.  As soon as 
the rain ended, I went to the back door and called out asking him to come home. 
 What do you know, he answered me with his crazy, whiny cry.  After a few 
minutes of trying to coax him into the house, I decided that he was either 
trapped or hurt.  I called to him and he continued to call back.  Once I 
located him hiding under a tree, I belly crawled on the wet ground to where he 
was.  I reached under, in the dark, expecting the worst.  However, he let me 
grab him and pull him out.  

So, 48 hours after going missing, my baby is home safe and sound.  We will be 
watching closely for sniffles and signs of fever!

Thank you all for your advice and positive vibes.  I truly believe that they 
worked.

Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo

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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread sherrydj88
AWESOME news !!! :)
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:52:40 
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
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Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist?  After a couple 
of hours in the very hot sun, I found evidence that maybe VooDoo was alive and 
close by.  Then, I discovered that the police now have a NO trapping policy.  I 
went to my Japanese vet to see if he could find a trap.  He was going to call 
the city on Monday.  So, back to being a little stressed, feeling as though my 
best hope was gone.  

A couple of hours later, a very short, but really hard rain came and I was once 
again concerned because I thought he was hiding in a drain pipe.  As soon as 
the rain ended, I went to the back door and called out asking him to come home. 
 What do you know, he answered me with his crazy, whiny cry.  After a few 
minutes of trying to coax him into the house, I decided that he was either 
trapped or hurt.  I called to him and he continued to call back.  Once I 
located him hiding under a tree, I belly crawled on the wet ground to where he 
was.  I reached under, in the dark, expecting the worst.  However, he let me 
grab him and pull him out.  

So, 48 hours after going missing, my baby is home safe and sound.  We will be 
watching closely for sniffles and signs of fever!

Thank you all for your advice and positive vibes.  I truly believe that they 
worked.

Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo

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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Lynda Wilson
Fantastic news!!! I'm so happy for you, and for VooDoo too. It's a good 
thing he answered youlucky kitty :0)
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To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 7:52 AM
Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home


OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist?  After a 
couple of hours in the very hot sun, I found evidence that maybe VooDoo 
was alive and close by.  Then, I discovered that the police now have a NO 
trapping policy.  I went to my Japanese vet to see if he could find a 
trap.  He was going to call the city on Monday.  So, back to being a 
little stressed, feeling as though my best hope was gone.


A couple of hours later, a very short, but really hard rain came and I was 
once again concerned because I thought he was hiding in a drain pipe.  As 
soon as the rain ended, I went to the back door and called out asking him 
to come home.  What do you know, he answered me with his crazy, whiny cry. 
After a few minutes of trying to coax him into the house, I decided that 
he was either trapped or hurt.  I called to him and he continued to call 
back.  Once I located him hiding under a tree, I belly crawled on the wet 
ground to where he was.  I reached under, in the dark, expecting the 
worst.  However, he let me grab him and pull him out.


So, 48 hours after going missing, my baby is home safe and sound.  We will 
be watching closely for sniffles and signs of fever!


Thank you all for your advice and positive vibes.  I truly believe that 
they worked.


Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo

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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Natalie
That's wonderful news; you must have had a huge sigh of relief!
Make a big sign, telling anyone who enters your home to never leave the door
open, under penalty of death or worse.
That's what I did when we had construction on the house...but did they even
bother reading my BIG sign?  I was on pins and needles, constantly following
them as they went in and out, shutting doors after them.
Natalie

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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Melinda Kerr
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 8:53 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist?  After a
couple of hours in the very hot sun, I found evidence that maybe VooDoo was
alive and close by.  Then, I discovered that the police now have a NO
trapping policy.  I went to my Japanese vet to see if he could find a trap.
He was going to call the city on Monday.  So, back to being a little
stressed, feeling as though my best hope was gone.  

A couple of hours later, a very short, but really hard rain came and I was
once again concerned because I thought he was hiding in a drain pipe.  As
soon as the rain ended, I went to the back door and called out asking him to
come home.  What do you know, he answered me with his crazy, whiny cry.
After a few minutes of trying to coax him into the house, I decided that he
was either trapped or hurt.  I called to him and he continued to call back.
Once I located him hiding under a tree, I belly crawled on the wet ground to
where he was.  I reached under, in the dark, expecting the worst.  However,
he let me grab him and pull him out.  

So, 48 hours after going missing, my baby is home safe and sound.  We will
be watching closely for sniffles and signs of fever!

Thank you all for your advice and positive vibes.  I truly believe that they
worked.

Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo

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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Cindy McHugh

Oh, what wonderful news. I'm so happy for you and VooDoo!

Cindy

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To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 8:52 AM
Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home


OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist?  After a 
couple of hours in the very hot sun, I found evidence that maybe VooDoo 
was alive and close by.  Then, I discovered that the police now have a NO 
trapping policy.  I went to my Japanese vet to see if he could find a 
trap.  He was going to call the city on Monday.  So, back to being a 
little stressed, feeling as though my best hope was gone.


A couple of hours later, a very short, but really hard rain came and I was 
once again concerned because I thought he was hiding in a drain pipe.  As 
soon as the rain ended, I went to the back door and called out asking him 
to come home.  What do you know, he answered me with his crazy, whiny cry. 
After a few minutes of trying to coax him into the house, I decided that 
he was either trapped or hurt.  I called to him and he continued to call 
back.  Once I located him hiding under a tree, I belly crawled on the wet 
ground to where he was.  I reached under, in the dark, expecting the 
worst.  However, he let me grab him and pull him out.


So, 48 hours after going missing, my baby is home safe and sound.  We will 
be watching closely for sniffles and signs of fever!


Thank you all for your advice and positive vibes.  I truly believe that 
they worked.


Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo

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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Pam Norman

Totally divine wonderful!!

On 6/25/2011 7:52 AM, Melinda Kerr wrote:

OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist?  After a couple 
of hours in the very hot sun, I found evidence that maybe VooDoo was alive and 
close by.  Then, I discovered that the police now have a NO trapping policy.  I 
went to my Japanese vet to see if he could find a trap.  He was going to call 
the city on Monday.  So, back to being a little stressed, feeling as though my 
best hope was gone.

A couple of hours later, a very short, but really hard rain came and I was once 
again concerned because I thought he was hiding in a drain pipe.  As soon as 
the rain ended, I went to the back door and called out asking him to come home. 
 What do you know, he answered me with his crazy, whiny cry.  After a few 
minutes of trying to coax him into the house, I decided that he was either 
trapped or hurt.  I called to him and he continued to call back.  Once I 
located him hiding under a tree, I belly crawled on the wet ground to where he 
was.  I reached under, in the dark, expecting the worst.  However, he let me 
grab him and pull him out.

So, 48 hours after going missing, my baby is home safe and sound.  We will be 
watching closely for sniffles and signs of fever!

Thank you all for your advice and positive vibes.  I truly believe that they 
worked.

Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo

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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Sara Kasteleyn

This is great news!  I've been looking for this email, and it's a nice way to 
start my day.  Know you are VERY relieved.  

Sara

--Original Mail--
From: Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:52:40 +0900
Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist? After a couple 
of hours in the very hot sun, I found evidence that maybe VooDoo was alive and 
close by. Then, I discovered that the police now have a NO trapping policy. I 
went to my Japanese vet to see if he could find a trap. He was going to call 
the city on Monday. So, back to being a little stressed, feeling as though my 
best hope was gone. 

A couple of hours later, a very short, but really hard rain came and I was once 
again concerned because I thought he was hiding in a drain pipe. As soon as the 
rain ended, I went to the back door and called out asking him to come home. 
What do you know, he answered me with his crazy, whiny cry. After a few minutes 
of trying to coax him into the house, I decided that he was either trapped or 
hurt. I called to him and he continued to call back. Once I located him hiding 
under a tree, I belly crawled on the wet ground to where he was. I reached 
under, in the dark, expecting the worst. However, he let me grab him and pull 
him out. 

So, 48 hours after going missing, my baby is home safe and sound. We will be 
watching closely for sniffles and signs of fever!

Thank you all for your advice and positive vibes. I truly believe that they 
worked.

Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo

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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Mary Silverstone

Woo hoo!  So, glad that Voodoo is home!

 From: msk...@me.com
 Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:52:40 +0900
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home
 
 OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist?  After a 
 couple of hours in the very hot sun, I found evidence that maybe VooDoo was 
 alive and close by.  Then, I discovered that the police now have a NO 
 trapping policy.  I went to my Japanese vet to see if he could find a trap.  
 He was going to call the city on Monday.  So, back to being a little 
 stressed, feeling as though my best hope was gone.  
 
 A couple of hours later, a very short, but really hard rain came and I was 
 once again concerned because I thought he was hiding in a drain pipe.  As 
 soon as the rain ended, I went to the back door and called out asking him to 
 come home.  What do you know, he answered me with his crazy, whiny cry.  
 After a few minutes of trying to coax him into the house, I decided that he 
 was either trapped or hurt.  I called to him and he continued to call back.  
 Once I located him hiding under a tree, I belly crawled on the wet ground to 
 where he was.  I reached under, in the dark, expecting the worst.  However, 
 he let me grab him and pull him out.  
 
 So, 48 hours after going missing, my baby is home safe and sound.  We will be 
 watching closely for sniffles and signs of fever!
 
 Thank you all for your advice and positive vibes.  I truly believe that they 
 worked.
 
 Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo
 
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[Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Sara Kasteleyn

SallyI am so sorry to hear about Bitty.  My prayers are with you .  Sara

--Original Mail--
From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:16:03 -0400
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

Melinda I will be praying for VooDoo's return.

My ittle Bitty is at the Vet now because I found him unable to move and
crying. He may not make it through the night. Possble stroke, nuerological
issue they did lots of tests. He is not in pain but his mind is not here
either. Please pray for my lover boy he is 12.

Thanks all

On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 5:53 AM, Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote:

 Hello all,

 It is with a very heavy heart that I am asking for some positive energy
 from this group! My son's friend left a door open last night and my little
 VooDoo escaped. He is terrified of being outdoors and all attempts to
 capture him only scared him more! We live on a military base and there are
 no wild animals to worry about and the speed limit on base is extremely
 slow. My greatest concern is that around 2:00am, he tried to come home and
 we absolutely scared him to death trying to get him to bring him inside.
 (He hasn't been out since he came to us as a five week old kitten) I'm
 worried that he might be afraid to come home.


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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Peggy Verdonck
I have been following this thread from the beginning!
So glad Vooodoo is home and safe! :-)

On Jun 25, 2011 7:58 AM, sherryd...@yahoo.com wrote:
 AWESOME news !!! :)
 Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

 -Original Message-
 From: Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com
 Sender: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
 Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:52:40
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

 OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist? After a
couple of hours in the very hot sun, I found evidence that maybe VooDoo was
alive and close by. Then, I discovered that the police now have a NO
trapping policy. I went to my Japanese vet to see if he could find a trap.
He was going to call the city on Monday. So, back to being a little
stressed, feeling as though my best hope was gone.

 A couple of hours later, a very short, but really hard rain came and I was
once again concerned because I thought he was hiding in a drain pipe. As
soon as the rain ended, I went to the back door and called out asking him to
come home. What do you know, he answered me with his crazy, whiny cry. After
a few minutes of trying to coax him into the house, I decided that he was
either trapped or hurt. I called to him and he continued to call back. Once
I located him hiding under a tree, I belly crawled on the wet ground to
where he was. I reached under, in the dark, expecting the worst. However, he
let me grab him and pull him out.

 So, 48 hours after going missing, my baby is home safe and sound. We will
be watching closely for sniffles and signs of fever!

 Thank you all for your advice and positive vibes. I truly believe that
they worked.

 Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo

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[Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Sally Davis
The clinic called with an update. Not sure it is good news, but he made it
through the night. He is still not able to use his hind legs. He did not eat
this moring but they said there was some interest, Moslty he lays on his
left side and has a head tilt. Any one here with experience with this sort
of problem? I am wondering how he will be once he is home. If there is going
to be no improvement that would not be good. The Vet should be calling later
any feedback would be a great help.

And Melinda I hope VooDoo come back soon. I have been in your shoes before.

Sally
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Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Diane Rosenfeldt
Here are vibes for your baby. I don't have any specifics but I do know that
depending on the cause, this kind of condition MAY be survivable and even
reversible. The thing is that there are quite a few things that can cause
this -- an inflammation, a stroke, a tumor pressing, etc. etc., and each has
its own survival/recovery rate. I've recently heard of a kitty regaining
much of her function after looking really dire at the vet's. So I guess
cautious optimism is the key here. Here's hoping! Hang in there, Bitty!

Diane R.

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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sally Davis
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:37 AM
To: FeLV Talk
Subject: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty

The clinic called with an update. Not sure it is good news, but he made it
through the night. He is still not able to use his hind legs. He did not eat
this moring but they said there was some interest, Moslty he lays on his
left side and has a head tilt. Any one here with experience with this sort
of problem? I am wondering how he will be once he is home. If there is going
to be no improvement that would not be good. The Vet should be calling later
any feedback would be a great help.

And Melinda I hope VooDoo come back soon. I have been in your shoes before.

Sally
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Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Natalie
I was just thinking, could Bitty possibly have a blood clot where the veins
go into each hind leg?  Not being able to move, crying sounds very much what
I have experienced several times. All except once, was the cat euthanized.
Why?  Because I took the cats to an emergency clinic (evenings, weekends).
The last cat that had a blood clot, was taken to our vet who treated the
clot to dissolve - the cat, Corgi, has a limp in one of the hind legs as a
result. Some cats are in pain from such a blood clot, others are not.  Corgi
was a feral cat - I found him one morning not being able to move, trying to
get away with his front legs.  I cornered him, threw a towel over him and
the rest is history.  Because I head to treat him, he is the sweetest cat,
all the cats absolutely love him, snuggle with him, almost consider him
their parent.he washes them all and they reciprocate.

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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sara Kasteleyn
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:58 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] Bitty


SallyI am so sorry to hear about Bitty.  My prayers are with you .  Sara

--Original Mail--
From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:16:03 -0400
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

Melinda I will be praying for VooDoo's return.

My ittle Bitty is at the Vet now because I found him unable to move and
crying. He may not make it through the night. Possble stroke, nuerological
issue they did lots of tests. He is not in pain but his mind is not here
either. Please pray for my lover boy he is 12.

Thanks all

On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 5:53 AM, Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote:

 Hello all,

 It is with a very heavy heart that I am asking for some positive energy
 from this group! My son's friend left a door open last night and my little
 VooDoo escaped. He is terrified of being outdoors and all attempts to
 capture him only scared him more! We live on a military base and there are
 no wild animals to worry about and the speed limit on base is extremely
 slow. My greatest concern is that around 2:00am, he tried to come home and
 we absolutely scared him to death trying to get him to bring him inside.
 (He hasn't been out since he came to us as a five week old kitten) I'm
 worried that he might be afraid to come home.


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Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Lynda Wilson

Sally,

My Pebbles was very disfigured when she had her stroke two years ago from 
today :(  My vet also stated she was not in any pain, but she said she could 
live with it, it just would not be a good life. Her front legs were going 
two different directions and her head remained turned. She would never 
straighten out, therefore, she was unable to walk. With her age of 17 1/2, 
and had diabetes most of her life along with CRF, and thyroid issues, I 
chose to put her to rest.


You will need to decide what is best for Little Bitty after your vet 
discusses the options with you. I'm sure you will make the right decision. 
I wish I could have told you that my experience with my kitty had a better 
outcome.


Sending positive thoughts your way!

Blessings,
Lynda
- Original Message - 
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To: FeLV Talk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:37 AM
Subject: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty



The clinic called with an update. Not sure it is good news, but he made it
through the night. He is still not able to use his hind legs. He did not 
eat

this moring but they said there was some interest, Moslty he lays on his
left side and has a head tilt. Any one here with experience with this sort
of problem? I am wondering how he will be once he is home. If there is 
going
to be no improvement that would not be good. The Vet should be calling 
later

any feedback would be a great help.

And Melinda I hope VooDoo come back soon. I have been in your shoes 
before.


Sally
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Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Sally Davis
Thank you Lynda. I am definately considering quality of life here, BC as it
is he would be soiling himself. Also am waiting to hear what the vet thinks.
I have several seniors and he is the last one I would have thought would
have problems, but you never know.

Sally

On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:59 AM, Lynda Wilson longhornf...@verizon.netwrote:

 Sally,

 My Pebbles was very disfigured when she had her stroke two years ago from
 today :(  My vet also stated she was not in any pain, but she said she could
 live with it, it just would not be a good life. Her front legs were going
 two different directions and her head remained turned. She would never
 straighten out, therefore, she was unable to walk. With her age of 17 1/2,
 and had diabetes most of her life along with CRF, and thyroid issues, I
 chose to put her to rest.

 You will need to decide what is best for Little Bitty after your vet
 discusses the options with you. I'm sure you will make the right decision. I
 wish I could have told you that my experience with my kitty had a better
 outcome.

 Sending positive thoughts your way!

 Blessings,
 Lynda
 - Original Message - From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
 To: FeLV Talk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org

 Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:37 AM
 Subject: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty


   The clinic called with an update. Not sure it is good news, but he made
 it
 through the night. He is still not able to use his hind legs. He did not
 eat
 this moring but they said there was some interest, Moslty he lays on his
 left side and has a head tilt. Any one here with experience with this sort
 of problem? I am wondering how he will be once he is home. If there is
 going
 to be no improvement that would not be good. The Vet should be calling
 later
 any feedback would be a great help.

 And Melinda I hope VooDoo come back soon. I have been in your shoes
 before.

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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Terri Brown
WOO-HOO!  Yay VooDoo!

=^..^= Terri, Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Travis, Dori and 6 
furangels: Ruthie, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth, Alec, Salome and Sammi =^..^=
  - Original Message - 
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  Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 8:52 AM
  Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home


  OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist?  After a 
couple of hours in the very hot sun, I found evidence that maybe VooDoo was 
alive and close by.  Then, I discovered that the police now have a NO trapping 
policy.  I went to my Japanese vet to see if he could find a trap.  He was 
going to call the city on Monday.  So, back to being a little stressed, feeling 
as though my best hope was gone.  

  A couple of hours later, a very short, but really hard rain came and I was 
once again concerned because I thought he was hiding in a drain pipe.  As soon 
as the rain ended, I went to the back door and called out asking him to come 
home.  What do you know, he answered me with his crazy, whiny cry.  After a few 
minutes of trying to coax him into the house, I decided that he was either 
trapped or hurt.  I called to him and he continued to call back.  Once I 
located him hiding under a tree, I belly crawled on the wet ground to where he 
was.  I reached under, in the dark, expecting the worst.  However, he let me 
grab him and pull him out.  

  So, 48 hours after going missing, my baby is home safe and sound.  We will be 
watching closely for sniffles and signs of fever!

  Thank you all for your advice and positive vibes.  I truly believe that they 
worked.

  Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo

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Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Natalie
I just wrote about my cats - I would definitely suggest to the vet that it
could be a blood clot!  Ask him ASAP! Natalie

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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sally Davis
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 10:37 AM
To: FeLV Talk
Subject: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty

The clinic called with an update. Not sure it is good news, but he made it
through the night. He is still not able to use his hind legs. He did not eat
this moring but they said there was some interest, Moslty he lays on his
left side and has a head tilt. Any one here with experience with this sort
of problem? I am wondering how he will be once he is home. If there is going
to be no improvement that would not be good. The Vet should be calling later
any feedback would be a great help.

And Melinda I hope VooDoo come back soon. I have been in your shoes before.

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Re: [Felvtalk] Ittle Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Casper
After you talk with the vet you will make the right decision. One data point is 
a kitten we rescued a few years ago had the dry form of FIP but was so alert 
and alive we decide to treat her symptoms till it no longer made sense. Towards 
the end she lost the use of her back legs and would drag herself around - which 
sounds pathetic but only if you never met her ... she was all kitten in her 
heart and would joyfully play and have fun. We kept her to a confined area and 
cleaned up after her several times a day.  Towards the end everyday we asked 
ourselves if she was having more joy than discomfort. Of course finally we had 
to let her go.  Your love for IttyBitty will guide you to the right decision.

On Jun 25, 2011, at 10:37 AM, Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com wrote:

 The clinic called with an update. Not sure it is good news, but he made it
 through the night. He is still not able to use his hind legs. He did not eat
 this moring but they said there was some interest, Moslty he lays on his
 left side and has a head tilt. Any one here with experience with this sort
 of problem? I am wondering how he will be once he is home. If there is going
 to be no improvement that would not be good. The Vet should be calling later
 any feedback would be a great help.
 
 And Melinda I hope VooDoo come back soon. I have been in your shoes before.
 
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[Felvtalk] Anyone in the Denver area

2011-06-25 Thread Second Chance Meows
I might need help with a second transport from the Denver area. anyone there?

 

Michael Johnson
Founder/Owner
Second Chance Meows
A FeLV Sanctuary
http://www.secondchancemeows.com/
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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Bonnie Hogue
Yay
Thank goodness!
Hugs to you both 
~ Bonnie

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[mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Melinda Kerr
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 5:53 AM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist?  After a
couple of hours in the very hot sun, I found evidence that maybe VooDoo was
alive and close by.  Then, I discovered that the police now have a NO
trapping policy.  I went to my Japanese vet to see if he could find a trap.
He was going to call the city on Monday.  So, back to being a little
stressed, feeling as though my best hope was gone.  

A couple of hours later, a very short, but really hard rain came and I was
once again concerned because I thought he was hiding in a drain pipe.  As
soon as the rain ended, I went to the back door and called out asking him to
come home.  What do you know, he answered me with his crazy, whiny cry.
After a few minutes of trying to coax him into the house, I decided that he
was either trapped or hurt.  I called to him and he continued to call back.
Once I located him hiding under a tree, I belly crawled on the wet ground to
where he was.  I reached under, in the dark, expecting the worst.  However,
he let me grab him and pull him out.  

So, 48 hours after going missing, my baby is home safe and sound.  We will
be watching closely for sniffles and signs of fever!

Thank you all for your advice and positive vibes.  I truly believe that they
worked.

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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Barb Moermond
yay
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My cat the clown:  paying no mind to whom he should impress.  Merely living 
his 
life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. 

- Anonymous





From: Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sat, June 25, 2011 7:52:40 AM
Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist?  After a couple 
of hours in the very hot sun, I found evidence that maybe VooDoo was alive and 
close by.  Then, I discovered that the police now have a NO trapping policy.  I 
went to my Japanese vet to see if he could find a trap.  He was going to call 
the city on Monday.  So, back to being a little stressed, feeling as though my 
best hope was gone.  


A couple of hours later, a very short, but really hard rain came and I was once 
again concerned because I thought he was hiding in a drain pipe.  As soon as 
the 
rain ended, I went to the back door and called out asking him to come home.  
What do you know, he answered me with his crazy, whiny cry.  After a few 
minutes 
of trying to coax him into the house, I decided that he was either trapped or 
hurt.  I called to him and he continued to call back.  Once I located him 
hiding 
under a tree, I belly crawled on the wet ground to where he was.  I reached 
under, in the dark, expecting the worst.  However, he let me grab him and pull 
him out.  


So, 48 hours after going missing, my baby is home safe and sound.  We will be 
watching closely for sniffles and signs of fever!

Thank you all for your advice and positive vibes.  I truly believe that they 
worked.

Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo

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Re: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten - Update

2011-06-25 Thread ckessel1
Hi Everyone:  

I took Cali to Dr. Wright here in Dallas as Lakewood Vet Hospital.  He is very 
compassionate and took a lot of time trying to explain what was going on.  He 
agreed that it was highly unlikely that Sasha would get the virus since Cali 
had probably had the virus from birth and they have always been indoors.  Sasha 
has been vaccinated and she also tested negative on Monday of this week.  

He is doing a IFA test to be sure of Cali's situation.  He drew blood on 
Wednesday, but then his office called yesterday and said that I needed to bring 
Cali back in because the lab (or someone) messed up the test, and it had to be 
redone.  So I still don't know the results.  

He wanted to start her on 1cc of Interferon Alpha 2B (1X a day for 7 days and 
then 1 time a week for thereafter). 

She ate really well yesterday all day long but is still really tired and 
basically wanted to eat, drink water, and sleep.

Last night, before I started the Interferon, she started breathing with short, 
fast, breaths. She was still eating and drinking well, just seemed to be 
breathing more abruptly than normal.  I went ahead and started her on the 
medication, but now this morning, she doesn't really want to eat and isn't 
drinking much water.  She is still breathing kind of hard.   I called the Vet 
and told them I wasn't going to bring her in to draw more blood today because 
she seemed nauseaed and she has been at a vet almost every day this week.  They 
tell you not to stress a cat the is FeLV+ and then you need to take them to a 
stressful environment everyday.  I don't understand.  I told them they would 
have to draw the blood on Monday morning.  

I guess my question is, can the Interferon give them nausea?  She hasn't thrown 
up, but she smacks her lips together, which I think is a sign that she has an 
upset stomach.  The Vet said that I needed to be concerned about her not 
eating, but she was eating before I gave her the Interferon.  

It's just last night her breathing changed to quick short breaths, before I 
started the medication, so I don't know if that is something I should be more 
concerned about more than the not eating, or what.  Too many things are 
changing, and I don't know what to do first.

Please give me some input.

Thanks,

Cathy  

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Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

2011-06-25 Thread Sharyl
Great ending Melinda.  Miracles do happen.  So glad VooDoo is home again safe 
and sound.
Sharyl

From: Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 8:52 AM
Subject: [Felvtalk] VooDoo's Home

OK, so who says miracles and divine intervention do not exist?  After a couple 
of hours in the very hot sun, I found evidence that maybe VooDoo was alive and 
close by.  Then, I discovered that the police now have a NO trapping policy.  I 
went to my Japanese vet to see if he could find a trap.  He was going to call 
the city on Monday.  So, back to being a little stressed, feeling as though my 
best hope was gone.  

A couple of hours later, a very short, but really hard rain came and I was once 
again concerned because I thought he was hiding in a drain pipe.  As soon as 
the rain ended, I went to the back door and called out asking him to come 
home.  What do you know, he answered me with his crazy, whiny cry.  After a few 
minutes of trying to coax him into the house, I decided that he was either 
trapped or hurt.  I called to him and he continued to call back.  Once I 
located him hiding under a tree, I belly crawled on the wet ground to where he 
was.  I reached under, in the dark, expecting the worst.  However, he let me 
grab him and pull him out.  

So, 48 hours after going missing, my baby is home safe and sound.  We will be 
watching closely for sniffles and signs of fever!

Thank you all for your advice and positive vibes.  I truly believe that they 
worked.

Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo

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Re: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten - Update

2011-06-25 Thread Natalie
IF Interferon causes nausea, perhaps you could get some anti-nausea pills
from the vet and crush into her food, something she would really like.
Natalie

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Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 2:58 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten - Update

Hi Everyone:  

I took Cali to Dr. Wright here in Dallas as Lakewood Vet Hospital.  He is
very compassionate and took a lot of time trying to explain what was going
on.  He agreed that it was highly unlikely that Sasha would get the virus
since Cali had probably had the virus from birth and they have always been
indoors.  Sasha has been vaccinated and she also tested negative on Monday
of this week.  

He is doing a IFA test to be sure of Cali's situation.  He drew blood on
Wednesday, but then his office called yesterday and said that I needed to
bring Cali back in because the lab (or someone) messed up the test, and it
had to be redone.  So I still don't know the results.  

He wanted to start her on 1cc of Interferon Alpha 2B (1X a day for 7 days
and then 1 time a week for thereafter). 

She ate really well yesterday all day long but is still really tired and
basically wanted to eat, drink water, and sleep.

Last night, before I started the Interferon, she started breathing with
short, fast, breaths. She was still eating and drinking well, just seemed to
be breathing more abruptly than normal.  I went ahead and started her on the
medication, but now this morning, she doesn't really want to eat and isn't
drinking much water.  She is still breathing kind of hard.   I called the
Vet and told them I wasn't going to bring her in to draw more blood today
because she seemed nauseaed and she has been at a vet almost every day this
week.  They tell you not to stress a cat the is FeLV+ and then you need to
take them to a stressful environment everyday.  I don't understand.  I told
them they would have to draw the blood on Monday morning.  

I guess my question is, can the Interferon give them nausea?  She hasn't
thrown up, but she smacks her lips together, which I think is a sign that
she has an upset stomach.  The Vet said that I needed to be concerned about
her not eating, but she was eating before I gave her the Interferon.  

It's just last night her breathing changed to quick short breaths, before I
started the medication, so I don't know if that is something I should be
more concerned about more than the not eating, or what.  Too many things are
changing, and I don't know what to do first.

Please give me some input.

Thanks,

Cathy  

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Re: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten - Update

2011-06-25 Thread Heather
I could be way out there, but worry if she could have a fluid accumulation in 
the chest impacting her breathing. An X-ray or ultrasound would probably be 
needed to determine that. I am very sorry for what you and little Cali are 
going through, I know it is both painful and frustrating...and as you said, 
very stressful.  I hope you will have answers  soon, I am not experienced with 
interferon but hopefully others will have some input.
Sending best wishes for Cali, and you-
Heather 


Scent from my wireless handheld litterbox =^..^=

On Jun 25, 2011, at 2:57 PM, ckess...@cox.net wrote:

 Hi Everyone:  
 
 I took Cali to Dr. Wright here in Dallas as Lakewood Vet Hospital.  He is 
 very compassionate and took a lot of time trying to explain what was going 
 on.  He agreed that it was highly unlikely that Sasha would get the virus 
 since Cali had probably had the virus from birth and they have always been 
 indoors.  Sasha has been vaccinated and she also tested negative on Monday of 
 this week.  
 
 He is doing a IFA test to be sure of Cali's situation.  He drew blood on 
 Wednesday, but then his office called yesterday and said that I needed to 
 bring Cali back in because the lab (or someone) messed up the test, and it 
 had to be redone.  So I still don't know the results.  
 
 He wanted to start her on 1cc of Interferon Alpha 2B (1X a day for 7 days and 
 then 1 time a week for thereafter). 
 
 She ate really well yesterday all day long but is still really tired and 
 basically wanted to eat, drink water, and sleep.
 
 Last night, before I started the Interferon, she started breathing with 
 short, fast, breaths. She was still eating and drinking well, just seemed to 
 be breathing more abruptly than normal.  I went ahead and started her on the 
 medication, but now this morning, she doesn't really want to eat and isn't 
 drinking much water.  She is still breathing kind of hard.   I called the Vet 
 and told them I wasn't going to bring her in to draw more blood today because 
 she seemed nauseaed and she has been at a vet almost every day this week.  
 They tell you not to stress a cat the is FeLV+ and then you need to take them 
 to a stressful environment everyday.  I don't understand.  I told them they 
 would have to draw the blood on Monday morning.  
 
 I guess my question is, can the Interferon give them nausea?  She hasn't 
 thrown up, but she smacks her lips together, which I think is a sign that 
 she has an upset stomach.  The Vet said that I needed to be concerned about 
 her not eating, but she was eating before I gave her the Interferon.  
 
 It's just last night her breathing changed to quick short breaths, before I 
 started the medication, so I don't know if that is something I should be more 
 concerned about more than the not eating, or what.  Too many things are 
 changing, and I don't know what to do first.
 
 Please give me some input.
 
 Thanks,
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten - Update

2011-06-25 Thread Ben Williams
My Dexter has been on interferon since October and the only effect I've ever 
noticed is that on the weeks he is on it, he is ever so slightly less 
energetic.  I've never seen him act nauseated because of it. In Cali's 
situation, there are so many things that could be impacting her breathing and 
the nausea.  Perhaps the smacking of the lips is an indication that she doesn't 
like the salty taste of the interferon?  If possible, try to avoid getting it 
on her tongue and aim for the roof of her mouth or cheek.  The interferon needs 
to get to her tonsils for absorption - either way, I'm sure she'll grow 
accustomed to taking it - Dexter has gotten to the point where he gets on the 
kitchen counter at the same time every day to take his dose - I think these 
kitties are able to put together that the bad tasting stuff makes them feel 
better.  

As far as the rapid breathing is concerned, Dexter is having that problem now, 
actually... It's more than likely him experiencing stress from being to the vet 
4 times this week, but any stress can cause it.  Cali needs a safe spot where 
she can stay cool and keep from allowing any stress in your house (loud noises, 
the other kitty) to scare her.  She should calm down and begin breathing more 
easily once she is relaxed.  

We started Dex on the lymphocyte t-cell immunomodulator yesterday.  He's been 
taking immunoregulin for a week as well, though the doc recommended that we not 
give it to him yesterday as the iV injection was seriously stressing him.  
Today, I'm regretting not having given it to him as he is more lethargic than 
he has been all week and he looks as though he feels terrible.  Dex had managed 
not to lose any weight during the last few weeks and had started showing signs 
that his red cell count was improving.  Not the case today.  He will be getting 
dose two of LTCI on Monday - I'm hoping he starts showing some better signs 
this weekend.



On Jun 25, 2011, at 2:12 PM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote:

 IF Interferon causes nausea, perhaps you could get some anti-nausea pills
 from the vet and crush into her food, something she would really like.
 Natalie
 
 -Original Message-
 From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
 [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of ckess...@cox.net
 Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 2:58 PM
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten - Update
 
 Hi Everyone:  
 
 I took Cali to Dr. Wright here in Dallas as Lakewood Vet Hospital.  He is
 very compassionate and took a lot of time trying to explain what was going
 on.  He agreed that it was highly unlikely that Sasha would get the virus
 since Cali had probably had the virus from birth and they have always been
 indoors.  Sasha has been vaccinated and she also tested negative on Monday
 of this week.  
 
 He is doing a IFA test to be sure of Cali's situation.  He drew blood on
 Wednesday, but then his office called yesterday and said that I needed to
 bring Cali back in because the lab (or someone) messed up the test, and it
 had to be redone.  So I still don't know the results.  
 
 He wanted to start her on 1cc of Interferon Alpha 2B (1X a day for 7 days
 and then 1 time a week for thereafter). 
 
 She ate really well yesterday all day long but is still really tired and
 basically wanted to eat, drink water, and sleep.
 
 Last night, before I started the Interferon, she started breathing with
 short, fast, breaths. She was still eating and drinking well, just seemed to
 be breathing more abruptly than normal.  I went ahead and started her on the
 medication, but now this morning, she doesn't really want to eat and isn't
 drinking much water.  She is still breathing kind of hard.   I called the
 Vet and told them I wasn't going to bring her in to draw more blood today
 because she seemed nauseaed and she has been at a vet almost every day this
 week.  They tell you not to stress a cat the is FeLV+ and then you need to
 take them to a stressful environment everyday.  I don't understand.  I told
 them they would have to draw the blood on Monday morning.  
 
 I guess my question is, can the Interferon give them nausea?  She hasn't
 thrown up, but she smacks her lips together, which I think is a sign that
 she has an upset stomach.  The Vet said that I needed to be concerned about
 her not eating, but she was eating before I gave her the Interferon.  
 
 It's just last night her breathing changed to quick short breaths, before I
 started the medication, so I don't know if that is something I should be
 more concerned about more than the not eating, or what.  Too many things are
 changing, and I don't know what to do first.
 
 Please give me some input.
 
 Thanks,
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Sally Davis
they ruled that out. He is home but not doing well. They think he had a mini
stroke.

Sally

On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:55 AM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote:

 I was just thinking, could Bitty possibly have a blood clot where the veins
 go into each hind leg?  Not being able to move, crying sounds very much
 what
 I have experienced several times. All except once, was the cat euthanized.
 Why?  Because I took the cats to an emergency clinic (evenings, weekends).
 The last cat that had a blood clot, was taken to our vet who treated the
 clot to dissolve - the cat, Corgi, has a limp in one of the hind legs as a
 result. Some cats are in pain from such a blood clot, others are not.
  Corgi
 was a feral cat - I found him one morning not being able to move, trying to
 get away with his front legs.  I cornered him, threw a towel over him and
 the rest is history.  Because I head to treat him, he is the sweetest cat,
 all the cats absolutely love him, snuggle with him, almost consider him
 their parent.he washes them all and they reciprocate.

 -Original Message-
 From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
 [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sara Kasteleyn
 Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:58 AM
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: [Felvtalk] Bitty


 SallyI am so sorry to hear about Bitty.  My prayers are with you .
  Sara

 --Original Mail--
 From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:16:03 -0400
 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

 Melinda I will be praying for VooDoo's return.

 My ittle Bitty is at the Vet now because I found him unable to move and
 crying. He may not make it through the night. Possble stroke, nuerological
 issue they did lots of tests. He is not in pain but his mind is not here
 either. Please pray for my lover boy he is 12.

 Thanks all

 On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 5:53 AM, Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote:

  Hello all,
 
  It is with a very heavy heart that I am asking for some positive energy
  from this group! My son's friend left a door open last night and my
 little
  VooDoo escaped. He is terrified of being outdoors and all attempts to
  capture him only scared him more! We live on a military base and there
 are
  no wild animals to worry about and the speed limit on base is extremely
  slow. My greatest concern is that around 2:00am, he tried to come home
 and
  we absolutely scared him to death trying to get him to bring him inside.
  (He hasn't been out since he came to us as a five week old kitten) I'm
  worried that he might be afraid to come home.
 
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Sara Kasteleyn

Keeping you in my prayers, Sally.  Sara

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From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:05:24 -0400
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

they ruled that out. He is home but not doing well. They think he had a mini
stroke.

Sally

On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:55 AM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote:

 I was just thinking, could Bitty possibly have a blood clot where the veins
 go into each hind leg? Not being able to move, crying sounds very much
 what
 I have experienced several times. All except once, was the cat euthanized.
 Why? Because I took the cats to an emergency clinic (evenings, weekends).
 The last cat that had a blood clot, was taken to our vet who treated the
 clot to dissolve - the cat, Corgi, has a limp in one of the hind legs as a
 result. Some cats are in pain from such a blood clot, others are not.
 Corgi
 was a feral cat - I found him one morning not being able to move, trying to
 get away with his front legs. I cornered him, threw a towel over him and
 the rest is history. Because I head to treat him, he is the sweetest cat,
 all the cats absolutely love him, snuggle with him, almost consider him
 their parent.he washes them all and they reciprocate.

 -Original Message-
 From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
 [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sara Kasteleyn
 Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:58 AM
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: [Felvtalk] Bitty


 SallyI am so sorry to hear about Bitty. My prayers are with you .
 Sara

 --Original Mail--
 From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:16:03 -0400
 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

 Melinda I will be praying for VooDoo's return.

 My ittle Bitty is at the Vet now because I found him unable to move and
 crying. He may not make it through the night. Possble stroke, nuerological
 issue they did lots of tests. He is not in pain but his mind is not here
 either. Please pray for my lover boy he is 12.

 Thanks all

 On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 5:53 AM, Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote:

  Hello all,
 
  It is with a very heavy heart that I am asking for some positive energy
  from this group! My son's friend left a door open last night and my
 little
  VooDoo escaped. He is terrified of being outdoors and all attempts to
  capture him only scared him more! We live on a military base and there
 are
  no wild animals to worry about and the speed limit on base is extremely
  slow. My greatest concern is that around 2:00am, he tried to come home
 and
  we absolutely scared him to death trying to get him to bring him inside.
  (He hasn't been out since he came to us as a five week old kitten) I'm
  worried that he might be afraid to come home.
 
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Cali - 7 month old kitten - Update

2011-06-25 Thread Melinda Kerr
You should definitely have her chest X-rayed.  Her symptoms sound a bit like my 
Fuji's.  She has mediastinal lymphoma. With treatment, she is still very 
healthy almost year after being diagnosed!

On the other hand, when VooDoo had a couple of bouts with the panting like 
breaths. I panicked, thinking, OH no, not again. He had a bit of fluid on his 
lungs. The doctor gave him antibiotics and cleared it right up!  No cancer 
there.

Keep pressing forward because you wi find your answers!

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 26, 2011, at 3:57 AM, ckess...@cox.net wrote:

 Hi Everyone:  
 
 I took Cali to Dr. Wright here in Dallas as Lakewood Vet Hospital.  He is 
 very compassionate and took a lot of time trying to explain what was going 
 on.  He agreed that it was highly unlikely that Sasha would get the virus 
 since Cali had probably had the virus from birth and they have always been 
 indoors.  Sasha has been vaccinated and she also tested negative on Monday of 
 this week.  
 
 He is doing a IFA test to be sure of Cali's situation.  He drew blood on 
 Wednesday, but then his office called yesterday and said that I needed to 
 bring Cali back in because the lab (or someone) messed up the test, and it 
 had to be redone.  So I still don't know the results.  
 
 He wanted to start her on 1cc of Interferon Alpha 2B (1X a day for 7 days and 
 then 1 time a week for thereafter). 
 
 She ate really well yesterday all day long but is still really tired and 
 basically wanted to eat, drink water, and sleep.
 
 Last night, before I started the Interferon, she started breathing with 
 short, fast, breaths. She was still eating and drinking well, just seemed to 
 be breathing more abruptly than normal.  I went ahead and started her on the 
 medication, but now this morning, she doesn't really want to eat and isn't 
 drinking much water.  She is still breathing kind of hard.   I called the Vet 
 and told them I wasn't going to bring her in to draw more blood today because 
 she seemed nauseaed and she has been at a vet almost every day this week.  
 They tell you not to stress a cat the is FeLV+ and then you need to take them 
 to a stressful environment everyday.  I don't understand.  I told them they 
 would have to draw the blood on Monday morning.  
 
 I guess my question is, can the Interferon give them nausea?  She hasn't 
 thrown up, but she smacks her lips together, which I think is a sign that 
 she has an upset stomach.  The Vet said that I needed to be concerned about 
 her not eating, but she was eating before I gave her the Interferon.  
 
 It's just last night her breathing changed to quick short breaths, before I 
 started the medication, so I don't know if that is something I should be more 
 concerned about more than the not eating, or what.  Too many things are 
 changing, and I don't know what to do first.
 
 Please give me some input.
 
 Thanks,
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Sally Davis
Sara,

Thanks, he is one of my original cats That was exposed ot FeLV. He tested
neg got vacinated once after. Last exposure was in 2008 when Junior passed
away. I do not think he is positive, but there is that chance. He also has
one eye dilated more than the other.  He does seem aware. I got abourt half
the baby food in him. I may try more before bedtime.

He wet himself in the carrier and will not be able to use a litterbox right
now. I hope he will stay on the towels he climbed out of a box, so I gave up
that on idea. The other cats have left him alone. He was the alpha kitty and
like to chnce them.

SAlly




On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 7:03 PM, Sara Kasteleyn
skastel...@cicresearch.comwrote:


 Keeping you in my prayers, Sally.  Sara

 --Original Mail--
 From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:05:24 -0400
 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

 they ruled that out. He is home but not doing well. They think he had a
 mini
 stroke.

 Sally

 On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:55 AM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote:

  I was just thinking, could Bitty possibly have a blood clot where the
 veins
  go into each hind leg? Not being able to move, crying sounds very much
  what
  I have experienced several times. All except once, was the cat
 euthanized.
  Why? Because I took the cats to an emergency clinic (evenings, weekends).
  The last cat that had a blood clot, was taken to our vet who treated the
  clot to dissolve - the cat, Corgi, has a limp in one of the hind legs as
 a
  result. Some cats are in pain from such a blood clot, others are not.
  Corgi
  was a feral cat - I found him one morning not being able to move, trying
 to
  get away with his front legs. I cornered him, threw a towel over him and
  the rest is history. Because I head to treat him, he is the sweetest cat,
  all the cats absolutely love him, snuggle with him, almost consider him
  their parent.he washes them all and they reciprocate.
 
  -Original Message-
  From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
  [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sara Kasteleyn
  Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:58 AM
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Subject: [Felvtalk] Bitty
 
 
  SallyI am so sorry to hear about Bitty. My prayers are with you .
  Sara
 
  --Original Mail--
  From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:16:03 -0400
  Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing
 
  Melinda I will be praying for VooDoo's return.
 
  My ittle Bitty is at the Vet now because I found him unable to move and
  crying. He may not make it through the night. Possble stroke,
 nuerological
  issue they did lots of tests. He is not in pain but his mind is not here
  either. Please pray for my lover boy he is 12.
 
  Thanks all
 
  On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 5:53 AM, Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote:
 
   Hello all,
  
   It is with a very heavy heart that I am asking for some positive energy
   from this group! My son's friend left a door open last night and my
  little
   VooDoo escaped. He is terrified of being outdoors and all attempts to
   capture him only scared him more! We live on a military base and there
  are
   no wild animals to worry about and the speed limit on base is extremely
   slow. My greatest concern is that around 2:00am, he tried to come home
  and
   we absolutely scared him to death trying to get him to bring him
 inside.
   (He hasn't been out since he came to us as a five week old kitten) I'm
   worried that he might be afraid to come home.
  
  
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Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Lynda Wilson
You're doing a great job! Hang in there!! Get some Science Diet A/D for him 
on Monday, it will have all the fat and taurine he needs.


Thoughts and prayers to you both!
Lynda
- Original Message - 
From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com

To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty



Sara,

Thanks, he is one of my original cats That was exposed ot FeLV. He tested
neg got vacinated once after. Last exposure was in 2008 when Junior passed
away. I do not think he is positive, but there is that chance. He also has
one eye dilated more than the other.  He does seem aware. I got abourt 
half

the baby food in him. I may try more before bedtime.

He wet himself in the carrier and will not be able to use a litterbox 
right
now. I hope he will stay on the towels he climbed out of a box, so I gave 
up
that on idea. The other cats have left him alone. He was the alpha kitty 
and

like to chnce them.

SAlly




On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 7:03 PM, Sara Kasteleyn
skastel...@cicresearch.comwrote:



Keeping you in my prayers, Sally.  Sara

--Original Mail--
From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:05:24 -0400
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

they ruled that out. He is home but not doing well. They think he had a
mini
stroke.

Sally

On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:55 AM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote:

 I was just thinking, could Bitty possibly have a blood clot where the
veins
 go into each hind leg? Not being able to move, crying sounds very much
 what
 I have experienced several times. All except once, was the cat
euthanized.
 Why? Because I took the cats to an emergency clinic (evenings, 
 weekends).
 The last cat that had a blood clot, was taken to our vet who treated 
 the
 clot to dissolve - the cat, Corgi, has a limp in one of the hind legs 
 as

a
 result. Some cats are in pain from such a blood clot, others are not.
 Corgi
 was a feral cat - I found him one morning not being able to move, 
 trying

to
 get away with his front legs. I cornered him, threw a towel over him 
 and
 the rest is history. Because I head to treat him, he is the sweetest 
 cat,

 all the cats absolutely love him, snuggle with him, almost consider him
 their parent.he washes them all and they reciprocate.

 -Original Message-
 From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
 [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sara 
 Kasteleyn

 Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:58 AM
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: [Felvtalk] Bitty


 SallyI am so sorry to hear about Bitty. My prayers are with you .
 Sara

 --Original Mail--
 From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:16:03 -0400
 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

 Melinda I will be praying for VooDoo's return.

 My ittle Bitty is at the Vet now because I found him unable to move and
 crying. He may not make it through the night. Possble stroke,
nuerological
 issue they did lots of tests. He is not in pain but his mind is not 
 here

 either. Please pray for my lover boy he is 12.

 Thanks all

 On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 5:53 AM, Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote:

  Hello all,
 
  It is with a very heavy heart that I am asking for some positive 
  energy

  from this group! My son's friend left a door open last night and my
 little
  VooDoo escaped. He is terrified of being outdoors and all attempts to
  capture him only scared him more! We live on a military base and 
  there

 are
  no wild animals to worry about and the speed limit on base is 
  extremely
  slow. My greatest concern is that around 2:00am, he tried to come 
  home

 and
  we absolutely scared him to death trying to get him to bring him
inside.
  (He hasn't been out since he came to us as a five week old kitten) 
  I'm

  worried that he might be afraid to come home.
 
 
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Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Sally Davis
Thanks I will check on it.

On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 11:02 PM, Lynda Wilson longhornf...@verizon.netwrote:

 You're doing a great job! Hang in there!! Get some Science Diet A/D for him
 on Monday, it will have all the fat and taurine he needs.

 Thoughts and prayers to you both!
 Lynda
 - Original Message - From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:36 PM
 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty



 Sara,

 Thanks, he is one of my original cats That was exposed ot FeLV. He tested
 neg got vacinated once after. Last exposure was in 2008 when Junior passed
 away. I do not think he is positive, but there is that chance. He also has
 one eye dilated more than the other.  He does seem aware. I got abourt
 half
 the baby food in him. I may try more before bedtime.

 He wet himself in the carrier and will not be able to use a litterbox
 right
 now. I hope he will stay on the towels he climbed out of a box, so I gave
 up
 that on idea. The other cats have left him alone. He was the alpha kitty
 and
 like to chnce them.

 SAlly




 On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 7:03 PM, Sara Kasteleyn
 skastel...@cicresearch.com**wrote:


 Keeping you in my prayers, Sally.  Sara

 --Original Mail--
 From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:05:24 -0400
 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

 they ruled that out. He is home but not doing well. They think he had a
 mini
 stroke.

 Sally

 On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:55 AM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote:

  I was just thinking, could Bitty possibly have a blood clot where the
 veins
  go into each hind leg? Not being able to move, crying sounds very much
  what
  I have experienced several times. All except once, was the cat
 euthanized.
  Why? Because I took the cats to an emergency clinic (evenings, 
 weekends).
  The last cat that had a blood clot, was taken to our vet who treated 
 the
  clot to dissolve - the cat, Corgi, has a limp in one of the hind legs 
 as
 a
  result. Some cats are in pain from such a blood clot, others are not.
  Corgi
  was a feral cat - I found him one morning not being able to move, 
 trying
 to
  get away with his front legs. I cornered him, threw a towel over him 
 and
  the rest is history. Because I head to treat him, he is the sweetest 
 cat,
  all the cats absolutely love him, snuggle with him, almost consider him
  their parent.he washes them all and they reciprocate.
 
  -Original Message-
  From: 
  felvtalk-bounces@**felineleukemia.orgfelvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
  [mailto:felvtalk-bounces@**felineleukemia.orgfelvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org]
 On Behalf Of Sara  Kasteleyn
  Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:58 AM
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Subject: [Felvtalk] Bitty
 
 
  SallyI am so sorry to hear about Bitty. My prayers are with you .
  Sara
 
  --Original Mail--
  From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
  To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
  Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:16:03 -0400
  Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing
 
  Melinda I will be praying for VooDoo's return.
 
  My ittle Bitty is at the Vet now because I found him unable to move and
  crying. He may not make it through the night. Possble stroke,
 nuerological
  issue they did lots of tests. He is not in pain but his mind is not 
 here
  either. Please pray for my lover boy he is 12.
 
  Thanks all
 
  On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 5:53 AM, Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote:
 
   Hello all,
  
   It is with a very heavy heart that I am asking for some positive  
 energy
   from this group! My son's friend left a door open last night and my
  little
   VooDoo escaped. He is terrified of being outdoors and all attempts to
   capture him only scared him more! We live on a military base and  
 there
  are
   no wild animals to worry about and the speed limit on base is  
 extremely
   slow. My greatest concern is that around 2:00am, he tried to come  
 home
  and
   we absolutely scared him to death trying to get him to bring him
 inside.
   (He hasn't been out since he came to us as a five week old kitten) 
  I'm
   worried that he might be afraid to come home.
  
  
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Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

2011-06-25 Thread Pam Norman

Eukanaba MaxCat would be even better. It has way more calories than A/D.

On 6/25/2011 10:02 PM, Lynda Wilson wrote:
You're doing a great job! Hang in there!! Get some Science Diet A/D 
for him on Monday, it will have all the fat and taurine he needs.


Thoughts and prayers to you both!
Lynda
- Original Message - From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty



Sara,

Thanks, he is one of my original cats That was exposed ot FeLV. He 
tested
neg got vacinated once after. Last exposure was in 2008 when Junior 
passed
away. I do not think he is positive, but there is that chance. He 
also has
one eye dilated more than the other.  He does seem aware. I got 
abourt half

the baby food in him. I may try more before bedtime.

He wet himself in the carrier and will not be able to use a litterbox 
right
now. I hope he will stay on the towels he climbed out of a box, so I 
gave up
that on idea. The other cats have left him alone. He was the alpha 
kitty and

like to chnce them.

SAlly




On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 7:03 PM, Sara Kasteleyn
skastel...@cicresearch.comwrote:



Keeping you in my prayers, Sally.  Sara

--Original Mail--
From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:05:24 -0400
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Bitty

they ruled that out. He is home but not doing well. They think he had a
mini
stroke.

Sally

On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:55 AM, Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote:

 I was just thinking, could Bitty possibly have a blood clot where the
veins
 go into each hind leg? Not being able to move, crying sounds very 
much

 what
 I have experienced several times. All except once, was the cat
euthanized.
 Why? Because I took the cats to an emergency clinic (evenings,  
weekends).
 The last cat that had a blood clot, was taken to our vet who 
treated  the
 clot to dissolve - the cat, Corgi, has a limp in one of the hind 
legs  as

a
 result. Some cats are in pain from such a blood clot, others are not.
 Corgi
 was a feral cat - I found him one morning not being able to move, 
 trying

to
 get away with his front legs. I cornered him, threw a towel over 
him  and
 the rest is history. Because I head to treat him, he is the 
sweetest  cat,
 all the cats absolutely love him, snuggle with him, almost 
consider him

 their parent.he washes them all and they reciprocate.

 -Original Message-
 From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org
 [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sara  
Kasteleyn

 Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:58 AM
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Subject: [Felvtalk] Bitty


 SallyI am so sorry to hear about Bitty. My prayers are with you .
 Sara

 --Original Mail--
 From: Sally Davis putty...@gmail.com
 To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
 Sent: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:16:03 -0400
 Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] VooDoo is missing

 Melinda I will be praying for VooDoo's return.

 My ittle Bitty is at the Vet now because I found him unable to 
move and

 crying. He may not make it through the night. Possble stroke,
nuerological
 issue they did lots of tests. He is not in pain but his mind is 
not  here

 either. Please pray for my lover boy he is 12.

 Thanks all

 On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 5:53 AM, Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote:

  Hello all,
 
  It is with a very heavy heart that I am asking for some positive 
  energy

  from this group! My son's friend left a door open last night and my
 little
  VooDoo escaped. He is terrified of being outdoors and all 
attempts to
  capture him only scared him more! We live on a military base and 
  there

 are
  no wild animals to worry about and the speed limit on base is  
 extremely
  slow. My greatest concern is that around 2:00am, he tried to 
come   home

 and
  we absolutely scared him to death trying to get him to bring him
inside.
  (He hasn't been out since he came to us as a five week old 
kitten)   I'm

  worried that he might be afraid to come home.
 
 
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